Read the full statement from Fort Worth ISD School Superintendent Angélica Ramsey following her resignation

The Fort Worth ISD school board made the following decision Tuesday night: Accept the resignation of Director Angélica RamseyIt will come into effect as of October 1.

Ramsey’s last day working for the district will be Aug. 30, 2025, district officials said, but it’s not yet clear what role he will serve in after Oct. 1.

After the meeting, Ramsey released a four-page statement to the community. You can read the full text of his statement below:

Dr. Angélica Ramsey’s statement on leaving Fort Worth ISD

I would like to express my deepest gratitude to the Fort Worth ISD board for allowing me the honor of serving this district for the past two years. It has been a privilege and I have approached this responsibility with utmost seriousness and dedication.

I joined Fort Worth ISD to make a meaningful impact on the education of students like myself. My goal was to implement systems that would allow all students to reach their full potential. I have had the pleasure of working with an extraordinary team of teachers, administrators, and support staff who have a tireless dedication to the children of this community. Their hard work and dedication are unmatched.

Together, we have begun to see the positive results of these efforts. Since my arrival, the district has moved from a D to a C, with significant improvements on several campuses. This is a testament to the hard work of our students, teachers, and staff.

The district’s projected overall grade increased by 6 points from 64 in 2023 to an expected C grade of 70 in 2024. This represents a significant 36% reduction in the number of students attending campuses with a D or F grade, meaning more than 16,000 fewer students are enrolled in low-performing schools. This progress underscores the district’s commitment to improving student outcomes and creating more equitable learning environments.

Additionally, all Fort Worth ISD high schools improved or maintained their STAAR letter grade ratings from 2023 to 2024. We are proud of the dedication and perseverance demonstrated by our students and teachers across the district. Thirteen high schools increased their ratings, four of which jumped an impressive two letter grades. Nine high schools maintained their strong ratings, and seven of our preferred high schools have A-rated campuses.

Additionally, the district added 13 more A and B-rated schools this year, bringing the total to 11 A-rated and 21 B-rated campuses, a true reflection of Fort Worth ISD’s commitment to academic excellence and growth. Additionally, 30% of our campuses (37 schools) increased by one letter grade, while 9% of our campuses (11 schools) increased by two letter grades.

This outstanding progress reflects our ongoing commitment to excellence by ensuring that all students are prepared for success in college, career and community leadership.

I am especially proud of our work serving Emergent Bilingual students. When I first arrived, only 0.85% of these students were being reclassified. This past year, that number has increased to 7.9%, an increase of 830%. This progress is a significant achievement and reflects our commitment to providing the support every student needs to succeed.

I am also proud to share that over 90% of our students are graduating. Additionally, the percentage of students who are college, career and military ready has increased from 63% when I started to an expected 86.6% with the Class of 2024 – a 37.5% increase. This growth reflects the mission of Fort Worth ISD: to prepare students for success in whatever path they choose.

We have developed a comprehensive Strategic Plan with significant community input, and I remain hopeful that the board will continue to move this plan forward because our students are impatient.

We also opened a new campus – Rolling Hills Elementary School and have begun developing a facilities master plan that lays the groundwork for needed improvements across our schools. Our students deserve safe, high-quality environments that support their learning without disruption.

Fort Worth ISD has also made significant strides in addressing food insecurity. We’ve opened multiple on-campus markets across the district, partnering with organizations like the Tarrant Area Food Bank and Texas Health Resources.

For the first time in years, well before the pandemic, we brought our entire staff together for a Graduation Ceremony, kicking off the school year with a renewed focus on our students and celebrating the hard-won achievements of Fort Worth ISD.

One of my first actions as principal was to establish advisory boards to solicit input from students, staff, parents, teachers, principals, business, and community leaders to ensure we were working collaboratively to improve the district.

We have also strengthened internal and external communications to our staff with the One FWISD newsletter and Monday Message, and to the broader community with the Friday Message.

I made it a priority to visit every school, spending two or three days a week on campus. This role cannot be fulfilled from behind a desk; it requires being present and engaging with our schools.

We presented the board with a balanced budget, which required making difficult decisions that included reducing positions. However, we ensured that these cuts did not impact classrooms.

And most recently, the district received a preliminary rating of perfect 100 on the FIRST Rating based on information reported to TEA for the 2022-23 fiscal year. Effective September 10, 2024, the district’s 2023-24 FIRST rating of “A” or “Superior” is finalized by TEA.

We restructured our Technology department to focus on campus-level services and revamped Learning and Leadership to provide targeted support to both students and educators.

I am also proud of our efforts to launch the Zero to Five parent education program. 1,974 parents participated in these early literacy focused classes and 60 children graduated from the program. 52 of these graduates enrolled in FWISD preschool. We have also begun offering these classes to refugee parents.

Beyond my role at the district, I have remained an active member of the community and have been involved with a variety of civic and educational organizations. I serve on the North Texas Leaders and Executives Diversity Advocacy Committee, the North Texas Commission, the Council of Great City Schools, the TALAS Board, Fort Worth Rotary, and the Fort Worth Optimist Club. I also serve on boards such as the Longhorn Council, Junior Achievement, One Second Collaborative Steering Committee, Tarrant County United Way, and the Girl Scouts of Fort Worth. These opportunities have allowed me to support the broader community and work collaboratively to advance the mission of public education.

Finally, to the students of Fort Worth ISD: thank you. It has been my greatest honor to serve you. Your feedback, resilience, and determination have inspired me. Remember, you are the heart of this district. Everyone who follows me in this position is here to serve you, and I believe in your potential to shape a brighter future for this community.